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The Role of Taxes in Financial Planning 1 Credit 1 Credit

May 06, 2026, 04:00 PM EDT

The Role of Taxes in Financial Planning 1 Credit 1 Credit

  • Warren Bergstein

    | CPA, AEP©

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  • Published on

    January, 2026

  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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Learning Objectives

  • To discuss the fundamental principles of tax law and its application in financial planning.
  • To identify primary and secondary sources of tax law to stay current with legal requirements.
  • To analyze major federal legislation affecting tax preparation and planning for individuals and businesses.
  • To explain different filing statuses and their implications on tax liabilities.
  • To discuss how to calculate taxable income using tax formulas and deductions to optimize financial strategies.
  • To analyze and evaluate tax credits, capital gains, retirement plans, and business entities for effective tax reduction and wealth accumulation.

Course Overview

Are you ready to deepen your understanding of the critical role taxes play in financial planning? Join us for an engaging CPE webinar led by Warren Bergstein, where we unravel the complexities of tax laws and their impact on finance. With over four decades of experience, Warren brings unparalleled expertise to guide you through the intricate landscape of tax planning, estate administration, and personal financial management.

In this online course, participants will gain invaluable insights into understanding tax structures, primary tax authorities, and recent legislative changes affecting tax preparation and planning for 2024 and beyond. Explore topics ranging from federal income tax fundamentals to deductions, credits, and capital gains, empowering you to make informed decisions that optimize wealth accumulation and financial well-being.

Key Topics:

  • Understanding Tax Law Fundamentals
  • Major Federal Legislation Impacting Tax Preparation
  • Retirement Planning and Qualified Retirement Plans
  • Qualified Business Income Deduction
  • Trusts in Income Tax Planning
  • Strategies for Tax Reduction and Wealth Accumulation

This CE Tax webinar offers practical insights and real-world examples, providing participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to offer expert tax planning advice and improve client outcomes.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Tax Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 346463) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02386) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Estate Planning for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Taxes for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Tax Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 346463) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02386) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Estate Planning for Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02903-25-O) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 1 CE Eligible
Retirement Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Taxes for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Retirement Planning for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 1 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Warren Bergstein

Warren Bergstein | CPA, AEP©

Account Executive, Adelman Katz & Mond LLP

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More than forty years of practice in tax planning, estate and trust administration and planning, personal financial planning and accounting have given Warren an extraordinarily deep understanding of personal finance. At his New York City firm, Adelman, Katz & Mond LLP, his clients, who include primarily high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and sole proprietors, benefit from his particular expertise in tax law, its applications and implications for individuals. Warren is an adjunct professor of accounting and taxation at Long Island University, New Jersey City University, and Rutgers Business School. He has spoken at the Institute of Management Accountants, both the New York and Long Island chapters of Financial Planning Association, the New York State Society of CPAs, New York University, and Lorman Educational Services. In addition, he is an accomplished author, and has regularly contributed to publications the experts rely on, like Marshall Loeb's Money Guide, Taxation for Accountants, and The CPA Journal. Warren has been very active in professional organizations, and has frequently been elected as president, board member or committee chair. Warren is a fan of local sports teams.  He also likes to read biographies and books on current events. He and his wife, Susan, live in Langhorne, PA. They have two children, Sam and Robin, and a granddaughter, Reily

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Reviews and Ratings

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Michael Boyle, AFSP

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This was a valuable course for tax professionals to understand financial planning and provide informed, integrated tax planning.

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John Lucia, EA

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The presenter and the overall course experience was wonderful, insightful and informative.

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